Equifax breach exposes 143 million to ID theft
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Credit monitoring company Equifax has been hit by a high-tech heist that exposed the Social Security numbers and other sensitive information…
Pittsburgh native Happ leads Cubs to 8-2 rout of Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Ian Happ grew up in Pittsburgh’s suburbs and had a big night in his hometown Thursday. Happ had three hits, including two…
Disney streaming service to get ‘Star Wars,’ Marvel
NEW YORK (AP) — “Star Wars” and the Marvel comic-book movies will join Disney’s upcoming streaming service , potentially giving it broader appeal beyond families with young…
Recent Deaths 9/8/17
Daniel L. Cheers, 74, of Cochranton, died Sept. 6, 2017. Bernice P. McCoy, 88, of Knox, died Sept. 7, 2017. Dr. George Fredric Wollaston, 83,…
Titusville Senior Center sets schedule
From staff reports The Titusville Senior Center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served at noon for a suggested donation of…
Strategies to keep weight off once it’s gone
Losing weight requires hard work and determination. Oftentimes, men and women hoping to lose weight must commit to healthier lifestyles than the ones they’ve grown…
Pet of the day 9/7/17
Name: Crunchy Breed: Domestic Shorthair Mix Age: 3 months Gender: Female Size: Small Color: White/ Grey Declawed: No House-trained: Yes Adoption Price: $50.00 Crunchy can…
Cub Scout Pack 37 to hold sign-up event
From staff reports Cub Scout Pack 37 of Franklin will hold a sign-up event at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, at the Sandycreek fire hall….
Lightened Italian meatballs
Servings: 6 Start to finish: 40 minutes 8 ounces white mushrooms, sliced (about 2 cups) 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped, about 3/4 cup 1…
Franklin conducting income surveys in some neighborhoods
From staff reports The City of Franklin will be conducting income surveys in some neighborhoods in conjunction with its 2017 Community Development Block Grant application….
Hurricane Irma toll hits 10, increasing threat for Florida
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Fearsome Hurricane Irma cut a path of devastation across the northern Caribbean, leaving at least 10 dead and thousands…
Cubs top Pirates despite Cole’s gem
PITTSBURGH (AP) — On a tough night for hitters in both lineups, Alex Avila didn’t need to hit the ball hard to get the Cubs…
New George Michael single aired 8 months after star’s death
LONDON (AP) — A new single by George Michael has been released, eight months after the music star’s death. “Fantasy,” first recorded in the late…
Recent Deaths 9/7/17
Betty Jo (Culbertson) Reith, 88, of Conneaut, Ohio, formerly of Rimersburg, died Aug. 5, 2017. Loretta Jane Huff Buckley, 82, of Braselton, Georgia, died Sept. 5,…
Irwin Twp. theft
Cherrytree Twp. burglary
Cranberry Twp. DUI
Canal Twp. theft
Pet of the day 9/6/17
Name: Brownie Breed: Mixed breed Age: 6 years Gender: Male Size: Small Color: Brown/ Chocolate Declawed: No House-trained: Unknown Brownie can be found at Venango…
Police ‘terrified’ by red ‘It’ balloons tied to sewer grates
LITITZ, Pa. (AP) — Police officers in a small Pennsylvania town are evidently afraid of a certain homicidal clown. The Lititz police department on Tuesday…
Lentils with Spinach
Serves 4 3/4 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), washed 3 large handfuls spinach, chopped 2 tablespoons sunflower oil, divided 1 teaspoon coriander seeds 3 dried…
Couple waive endangerment hearings
From staff reports A Rimersburg couple waived preliminary hearings Tuesday on child endangerment charges in connection with a case in which police allegedly found their…
Cranberry Class of 1967 seeks donations for Harvey victim
From staff reports Members of the Cranberry High School Class of 1967 are collecting donations for a classmate who was a victim of Hurricane Harvey….
Hurricane Irma slams Caribbean islands
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua (AP) — Hurricane Irma roared into the Caribbean with record-setting force early Wednesday, shaking people in their homes on the islands of…
Pirates rally by Cubs 4-3 for 4th straight win
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Clint Hurdle agreed to a four-year contract extension on Tuesday afternoon, confident the next wave of Pittsburgh Pirates could help steer the…
Review: A few good scares can’t hold ‘It’ together
The Associated Press Here’s the good news: Pennywise is as creepy as ever in the new “It .” Thanks to a bigger budget and some improved…
Recent Deaths 9/6/17
Cleman A. Monrean, 71, of Fairmount City, died Aug. 31, 2017. Patricia Joann (Gregory) Conner, 59, of Frederick, Maryland, formerly of Oil City, died Aug….
Further afield
The search for butterflies this past holiday weekend took this blogger into the neighbor’s field full of wildflowers. After this weekend’s dreary start, Labor Day…
Pet of the day 9/5/17
Betsy is a very small little girl, appearing younger than she actually is. She tested negative for fiv & leukemia, is current on vaccines and…
Not fried egg rolls
Servings: 4 to 6 Start to finish: 1 hour, 15 minutes For the dipping sauce: 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce 2 tablespoons rice vinegar…
Harvey evacuees leave shelters as Irma looms
HOUSTON (AP) — Texas cities are getting some help to stay functioning as they focus on reconstruction after Harvey, with federal loans from the Federal Emergency…
VFW 28th District meeting set
The Pennsylvania VFW 28th District will have their district meeting Sunday, Sept. 10, at VFW Post 470. The post is located at 1808 W. 26th…
Nearly 70 Texas shelter dogs flown to Pittsburgh after storm
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team has brought nearly 70 dogs to western Pennsylvania animal shelters from Texas in the wake of…
Pirates rout Cubs 12-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Arrieta let the ball go and his right leg seized up in pain. And all of a sudden, Arrieta’s sizzling second…
Gaga postpones Montreal show
MONTREAL (AP) — Lady Gaga postponed her Montreal concert Monday night, citing laryngitis and a respiratory infection. Gaga apologized to fans Monday on her Twitter…
Recent Deaths 9/5/17
Patrick J. Bauer, 69, formerly of Lucinda, died Sept. 2, 2017. Helen Ruth Bly, 96, of Seneca, died Sept. 4, 2017. Cindy L. Rader, 49, of Knox,…
Franklin ‘Our Town’ interviews conclude; show will air Oct. 19
By Marissa Dechant – Staff writer Producers from the WQLN-TV series “Our Town” wrapped up interviews in Franklin on Friday afternoon at the Venango County…
Dog owners must beware-new tethering law
By WILLIAM STEVENS – Staff writer A new tethering law in Pennsylvania that has strict regulations has put some dog owners on a much shorter…
Clooney depicts American dream as nightmare in ‘Suburbicon’
VENICE, Italy (AP) — Affable, handsome George Clooney was all charm at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday, but don’t be fooled. The actor says…
Record-breaking Astronaut Peggy Whitson returns to Earth
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Astronaut Peggy Whitson returned to Earth late Saturday, wrapping up a record-breaking flight that catapulted her to first place for…
Rookie Luplow hits first HR, Pirates beat Reds 5-0
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jordan Luplow’s first major-league hit took the weight off his shoulders. His second gave the Pittsburgh Pirates a glimpse into his potential….
Batch to speak at Clarion University Venango
From staff reports Charlie Batch, who earned two Super Bowl rings during his time as backup quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, will present “Expect Your…
Oil City fire ruled accidental
From staff reports A fire that broke out early Friday morning at a residence on West Third Street in Oil City has been determined to…
Mayweather-McGregor is a pay-per-view smash
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Conor McGregor’s improbable challenge of Floyd Mayweather Jr. was a hit at the box office and could end up the biggest…
Simple Assault/Harassment
Headaches and raspy voices as wildfire smoke chokes US West
The smoke from massive wildfires hangs like fog over large parts of the U.S. West, an irritating haze causing health concerns, forcing sports teams to…
Tests confirm gravesite of 1800s serial killer H.H. Holmes
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tests show that the remains in a suburban Philadelphia grave are indeed those of a 19th century serial killer, quelling rumors that…
Duvall leads Reds to 7-3 win over Pirates
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Five days ago, Pittsburgh Pirates starter Gerrit Cole shut out the Cincinnati Reds for five innings. On Friday night, the Reds scored…
Recent Deaths 9/2/17
Kenneth D. Fretwell, 66, of Sandy Lake, died Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Betty Jane Watson, 83, of Emlenton, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Taylor Ann Barnett, 20,…